We all like to think of our personal care products as safe. However, your skin cleanser may not actually be as safe as you think – if you can feel those little bubbles popping; it may not really be doing what you think.
Any facial cleanser which has foaming action probably has the ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulphate or Sodium Laureth Sulphate, or both. These ingredients are chemicals which have been found to lower immune function, cause inflammations and are found in engine degreasers and other products you would never put on your face.
Another commonly seen skin care product ingredient is Propylene Glycol – one of the primary ingredients in antifreeze! Naturally, this is not something you’d like on your face either.
Mineral oil is another common ingredient. Mineral oil coats your skin like a waterproof layer – however, this keeps your skin from performing the important function of cellular respiration. Your pores will be clogged, which causes acne and many other skin problems. Even with all of these downsides, skin care products often contain this ingredient.
Beauty products containing the chemicals mentioned above include fragrances, lotions and skin creams. While companies say that these chemical is safe in small amounts, who wants to take that chance?
The side effects of continued exposure to the chemicals listed above include hormonal imbalances, headaches, fatigue and even cancer! Not every skin care product contains these potentially hazardous ingredients of course, which is why it’s important to seek out skin care products which do not contain toxic chemicals.
There are however some products that do contain natural ingredients that are actually good for your skin and safe to use. Emu oil is an example of one such chemical.
Emu oil is a completely neutral lipid that is safe for anyone and it is hypoallergenic. Emu oil products are highly penetrating to the skin surface and it can rehydrate and strengthen the cells in the deepest layers of skin.
Pure emu oil containing skin care products nourish and soften your skin naturally. The oil also has anti-inflammatory properties; this skin lotion can smooth and soothe your skin at the same time – it can even help to alleviate the discomfort of arthritis.
Seaweed is another natural ingredient which is great for your skin. Seaweed may not look so appetizing in the wild, but in skin care products, it can help you to achieve healthy, youthful looking skin.
Botanical skin care formulas are made of natural, plant based ingredients. Some of the beneficial ingredients found in seaweed are mineral salts, amino acids, vitamins and a wealth of antioxidant compounds to repair the cellular damage done by free radicals. In fact, seaweed is one of the very best ingredients to promote cell growth in your skin.
Natural skin care products which are free of chemicals and have antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E naturally detoxify, nourish and hydrate your skin.
Unfortunately, the world is not going to change their habits immediately. But you can take small steps to ensure that you and your family take better care of your skin by using products that contain only top quality, natural ingredients that are derived from nature.